Responsible weight loss in New Jersey.
Very low-calorie formula diets (VLCDs) are an accepted method of achieving safe and effective weight loss for the morbidly obese. Under supervised medical surveillance and with a support team of dietitians and patient counsellors, weight loss of 40 or more pounds is achieved in 80 percent of patients. The authors present guidelines for assessing responsible weight loss programs along with a list of programs available in New Jersey.
Kirschner
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Metabolic and Nutrition Service, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, NJ 07112.
Schneider
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Ertel
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Heins
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McAleavy
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Merrell
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